About This Video
A TEAC 5.25-inch 360KB floppy drive upgrade on a Tandy 1000 TX as part of the #SepTandy 2021 retro computing event, expanding storage capability on one of the most popular Tandy 1000 systems of the DOS era.
The installation process includes:
- Opening the case
- Removing the drive bay bracket
- Mounting the TEAC FD-55BV drive
- Aligning the bezel
- Reinstalling the hardware
- Testing floppy disk operation
- Formatting floppy disks
- Verifying drive activity
Additional hardware inside the system includes a SmartWatch+ real-time clock module and an IIT 2C87-10 math coprocessor. System checks include drive seek tests, formatting verification, and final operation after reassembly.
For fans of Tandy 1000 systems, Radio Shack computers, DOS-era PCs, and vintage hardware upgrades, this is a hands-on look at restoring period-correct floppy drive functionality.
Check out my Radio Shack Computer System Guide for more information.